new to chess, getting destroyed!
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Ok, beginner chess player. And every game I try and play some basic fundamentals. And my opponent runs the board with his queen or knight, all I do is lose. They don’t develop any other pieces. Don’t even get a chance, getting destroyed, and losing the desire to keep going.
Do such things as puzzles, learn new openings, and game review. Thats working for me.
Dec 4, 2025
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So get used to it for a while, most not all start that way. Eventually if you go over your bad games and learn from mistakes without even doing anything else you will see improvement.
You are playing too many games, using too little time (treating 15 min. games like they are 15 sec. games), so no wonder you are not doing well.
maybe try scholars mate? here's a example of white playing it.
You say that you are trying to play with fundamentals, and I believe you. But you are ignoring the most important chess principle of all: Pay attention to your opponent's moves! There are two of you playing this game, but you are concentrating on your own moves without noticing that your opponent gets to move too! And he has his own plans. Here's a quick look at the game you linked to in #3
lolzXD111 wrote:
maybe try scholars mate? here's a example of white playing it.
you can also counter it by pinning a pawn when Qh5, or threaten the queen using the knight
Maybe try the "play coach" option for a month or two, then return to competitive games and see how much you have improved!
Play slowly so you can think.
Consider what your opponent is threatening, or threatening to threaten.
Develol your pieces before you try to attack.
Castle as soon as possible.
Do not put your pieces where they can be taken for free.
these are not profound. This is what you should learn in your first lesson or in the first chapter of an instruction book after learning the moves.
Good advice from all. I need to learn to slow down. I have a hard time trying to see what my opponent is trying to do. I'm going to try and play the coach for awhile see if that helps. Maybe I just panic to easily : )
GM8318 wrote:
Good advice from all. I need to learn to slow down. I have a hard time trying to see what my opponent is trying to do. I'm going to try and play the coach for awhile see if that helps. Maybe I just panic to easily : )
yw 
Review your games. I just did, and found out that I missed a hung bishop and a checkmate. A humbling experience.
Stop chasing openings. Start mastering chess principles. I’ve seen players improve faster this way—message me if you want guidance!
Dec 4, 2025
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#16
Looked some of your games. Try to concentrate more on checks, captures and threats. Also not hanging pawns and pieces in one move is also helpful.
Keep playing slower games and do lots of puzzles!
GM8318 wrote:
Here's an example of what I'm talking about:
You need to learn openings and how to develop your pieces appropriately. The reason you didn't stand a change in this game is because made basic opening mistakes. Just practice and you will get good some day
Dec 4, 2025
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#18
No matter your rating, you will always lose 50% of your games. That's why even players rated over 2000 can still feel like they barely know how to play this game lol. So you better get used to it...
Dec 4, 2025
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GM8318 wrote:
Good advice from all. I need to learn to slow down. I have a hard time trying to see what my opponent is trying to do. I'm going to try and play the coach for awhile see if that helps. Maybe I just panic to easily : )
Slowing down is most difficult - I hear you. Daily Games are great way to get better because you can take all the time you need PLUS there are additional tools such as Analysis (not same as main Analysis), Conditional Moves and Explorer. Daily Games also allows 'take backs' if specified when you create the challenge.
Let me know if you'd like such a game. I'd be happy to walk through a game with you. :-)
Added: For slowing down, try sitting on your hands. :-)